Plans to cut the housing benefit of residents who disturb neighbours with noise and bad behaviour have been rejected by Coventry City Council.

The recommendation is made in a consultation paper from the Department for Work and Pensions.

It suggests that anyone found guilty in the courts of antisocial crime could have their benefits reduced for a fixed period.

But a report from the council back to the DWP says: "The types of behaviour listed can already be dealt with by other sanctions via the criminal justice route and/or the use of antisocial behaviour orders or tenancy enforcement action.

It adds: "The council supports strong action to deter antisocial behaviour but believes everyone should be treated equally."

The issue will now go before the Area Forum for Coventry South East on October 1.